Randi

2007 Horse of the Year

I am a mustang that has been rescued by the Bureau of Land Management, better know as the BLM. My tatoo is under the left side of my mane. It looks like 5 small white dots. The BLM will be at AgapÉ to check up on me so I will promote therapy riding for my breed.

Seth

2006 Horse of the Year

I am an American Halflinger and was born in Feb of 93. My owner is Carol Briggs, better know as the craft lady. I have two jobs at Agapé. The kids get to ride me and I sometimes pull a 4 wheel carriage. In 2006 I was chosen Horse of the Year. Blondes Rule!

Tron

2004 Horse of the Year

My real name is Citron, but you can call me Tron for short. I am a rare type of Arabian, called a Shagya Arabian, which originated in Hungary. Teaching kids and adults to ride is what I do best. Some weeks I am the most used horse in the barn. Agapé makes me feel important.

Ace

2003 Horse of the Year

My name is Ace and I am in the right place. I love to stick my head out the window and welcome all the volunteers. People tell me I am handsome and loveable. My jobs include pulling the carriage, vaulting and teaching kids to ride.

Boomer

I am an Arabian gelding with a fantastic show record. I have been a world champion and a reserve champion. Dr. and Mrs. Tim Fleck were my previous owners. I am beginning to realize that I just do not have to work as hard as I used to. This is a good thing!

Buddy

I’ve been told I am very sweet and a quick learner. It seems like everyone wants to ride me because my gait is as smooth as butter and I make everyone look good. Before I came to Agapé I was in the Color Guard. I have a beautiful white star on my forehead.

Darby

Darby is a lover with lots of personality. When he pulls his cart he is a show stopper. The kids often put ribbons, beads and scarf's in his mane and tail. Painting his hooves with sparkles is another favorite project for the kids. This little mini has a heart of gold with a willing to please attitude.

Duchess

Duchess is a brown and white pinto miniature and the proud mother of Stormy. She also visits schools and hospitals. Kids love to dress her up, braid her mane and tail, and take her for a walk to show off their handy work.

Dusty

My real name is Dusty Rose, but people call me Dusty for short. I am 18 years young, part draft horse and part Quarter Horse. People tell me I have a great trot. All you have to do is sit and let me do the rest of the work. In the summer, I get to go to camp at Bradford Woods.

HR

I was born in 1982. My show record consists of many blue ribbons and several red ones. Making people feel good about themselves makes me happy. I am an Arabian with a lot of heart.

Jitterbug

I was born in 1989. My name fits me well because I have a fast trot and sometimes holding still is hard for me. I am a guarter pony who loves his job.

Kos

I am a halflinger and 12 years old. My owner is Tia O'Laughlin (Sparkle Lady) I know how to pull a carriage but mostly I let people ride and groom me. My son's name is Winston and he is very smart and handsome.

Lilfoot

I recently moved to Agapé from St. Louis to become part of the Agapé family. I am patient and calm, but will canter if you ask me to. I am really excited about being in the Agapé program and look forward to a great second career.

Nashee

I am a 17 year old gelding and belong to Tia O'Laughlin, head instructor. She often tells me how much she loves me. When we are cleaned up, both of us sparkle from head to toe. My trot is different from the other horses because I am part Tennessee Walker.

Nel

I am a white Percheron and stand a proud 17 hands high. Even though I am big, I am a very gentle horse. One of the instructors told me I have very expressive eyes. My other life consisted of clearing the fields for an Amish family. Some day I would like to carry the kids in the carriage.

Nick

Prince

Prince is a miniature dark bay gelding that was donated in June of 2006. He is one of the smaller and younger minis. He is 22 and a half inches tall and weighs about 60 lbs. His career is only beginning because he is only a little over a year old.

Rosie

This little horse is a giant at Agapé with lots of history. She has touched so many lives over the years it is hard to pick one story to tell you about. Rosie has been in schools, nursing homes, hospitals, elevators at several sporting events, not to mention the Indiana all Morgan Horse Show at the fairgournds. She stands tall at 26 inches and weighs about 85 pounds.

Sheba

Several years ago I was a trail horse and could go all day long. Being retired at Agapé is a little slice of heaven. I am a full blooded Morgan mare with a lot of flare. I like when Sara and Denny Patterson come see me with the baby. I was born May, 1986.

Stormy

His claim to fame is showing off in nursing homes carrying red carnations for all the people. He is a youngster with a huge career ahead of him. One of these days he will pull a little cart.

Sugar

I have been called the “Barbie Doll” horse. I like to show off in 4-H and make all of my riders look great! I think it is important to be “sweet as sugar” on the inside as well as on the outside.